MYSELF.


After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will
perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to
his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who,
it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his
first and boyish love, whom he had deserted. They were married in
St. George's, Hanover Square. As the bridal party stood before the
altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old
manner:--

"The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the
Ridiculous and Homely. Let us always remember this. Let us
through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin
'em with a capital letter. Let us, whenever we can find an
opportunity, deliver our sentiments in the form of round-hand
copies. Respect the Aged. Eschew Vulgarity. Admire Ourselves.
Regard the Novelist."



THE HAUNTED MAN.

A CHRISTMAS STORY.

BY CH--R--S D--CK--NS.


PART I.